Data Protection is a legal requirement thatΒ helps us to handle people’s personal information fairly and safely. Data protection law isn’t limited to collecting or disclosing information, but also covers recording, organising, storing, altering and transferring information. At Network Rail we handle large amounts of personal information, and we all have a responsibility to do so […]
Managing pressure and preventing stress in the workplace is important for all organisations and managers have a vital role in making this happen. Sometimes, trying to help people who are experiencing stress can seem daunting and complicated – many managers are just unsure where to start or how to help. It may be reassuring to […]
Your body is like an engine – it needs good fuel in order to work properly. Yet knowing what a healthy diet involves can be confusing. The best principles of healthy eating are those of the Mediterranean diet that includes lots of vegetables and nuts, moderate amounts of meat and fish, and healthy oils like […]
Why Electrical Safety Culture? It’s not what we do, but how we do it, which causes accidents, and the behaviours and culture we observe have contributed to electrical safety incidents. Changing processes, procedures and implementing new technology alone will not solve these issues. Improving our electrical safety culture across the Industry is the foundation for […]
Security is an essential part of safety, find out more about what you can do to keep our railway safe and secure. Security is an essential part of safety, from the physical protection of our infrastructure to the technology that safeguards our systems and information. Security is everyone’s responsibility; it is how we protect our […]
We are aiming to eliminate or reduce the amount of exposure to respiratory hazards such as silica, asbestos, lead and welding fumes, amongst others. Respiratory ill health caused by these substances is preventable and although many substance have the potential to harm, if used properly the risk of harm is reduced to the lowest possible […]
A film showing what happens if someone comes into contact with overhead line equipment. Please note this film contains images of a graphic nature and may cause distress to some viewers.
A Close Call is defined as anything that is likely to cause harm or damage. This includes the potential to: Harm a person including minor, major injuries, and fatalities Harm the environment and/or protected species Damage railway infrastructure, plant, vehicles, tools, equipment, systems and information Watch the close call video below: What’s the difference between […]
Network Rail provides a mediation service to all of it’s employees, from front line to office – anyone can request the mediation service. What is mediation? If you’ve got a problem with a colleague, mediation is a voluntary, completely confidential way to try and solve it. It helps resolve workplace conflicts without the need to raise a […]
